Returning the show, founder of J. Wakefield Brewing out of Miami, FL, Johnathan Wakefield. We discuss many things including:

- The upcoming 5th Annual Wakefest

- How does he improve on the festival from previous years.

- Showing love to nearly 140 breweries over 3 days.

- Keeping an eye on guest breweries that have no line.

- Any new guests John\'s stoked about.

- The magnum raffles for charity.

- Our love of Permanent Hangover

- Distro into Publix

- How great are Pub Subs?

- The decision to expand out of direct to consumer.

- Negotiating with Whole Foods Market.

- Planning for spot number 2.

- The importance of food + tasting room combo.

- Remaining independent.

- Being shopped by big beer.

- Thoughts on the rise and fall of Ballast Point.

- Speculation on Funky Budha Brewing.

- John\'s tight collab circle.

- Lo-Cal IPA and Pastry seltzers.

And much much more!

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• El Segundo Brewing - Makers of some very fine hoppy ales near LAX, also check out their new digs, The Slice and Pint.

• Oskar Blues Brewery - Try new One-y IPA, 100 Calorie Hazy IPA Low Cal, High Haze.

Music for The Full Pint Podcast is provided by our pal Ben Tuttle, check him out at tenderbubbles.com